How Do Social and Behavioral Sciences Contribute to Epidemiological Research?
Social and behavioral sciences contribute to epidemiological research in various ways: 1. Theoretical Frameworks: Theories from these fields, such as the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory, provide frameworks to understand health behaviors. 2. Methodological Approaches: Qualitative methods, such as interviews and focus groups, complement quantitative data and offer deeper insights into health behaviors and perceptions. 3. Multilevel Analysis: Studying the influence of factors at multiple levels (individual, community, societal) helps to capture the complexity of health determinants.
